I am not even looking forward to moving my son into college....that mean I am that much older.........I just set-up my son with a dimond edge.29 lbs 18" draw length.he is pumoed.he is only 8 and just like manuman I waited for him to show an intrest.he is jacked. he sees me and my friends getting ready fo rthe season.....shooting all year round and wants to shoot a deer with his bow..........a few more years yet but he is pumped this year.........good luck with your son manuman